Denis Espinoza Explained

Denis Espinoza
Full Name:Denis Jesús Espinoza Camacho
Birth Date:25 August 1983
Birth Place:San Marcos, Nicaragua
Height:1.81 m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Walter Ferretti
Clubnumber:1
Years1:2003–2004
Clubs1:San Marcos
Years2:2004–2008
Clubs2:Diriangén
Years3:2008–
Clubs3:Walter Ferretti
Caps3:418
Goals3:2
Nationalyears1:2004–
Nationalteam1:Nicaragua
Nationalcaps1:40
Nationalgoals1:1
Club-Update:20 August 2024

Denis Jesús Espinoza Camacho (born August 25, 1983) is a Nicaraguan footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Deportivo Walter Ferretti.

Club career

Nicknamed el Pulpo (the Octopus), Espinoza started his career at hometown club San Marcos before moving to top club Diriangén. In 2008, he joined Walter Ferretti where he became the team captain.[1] He holds the record for the longest stretch (747 minutes) without allowing any goals in the primera division of Nicaragua, set during 2014 Apertura season.

International career

Espinoza made his debut for Nicaragua in an April 2004 friendly match against Bermuda and has, as of December 2013, earned a total of 33 caps, scoring 1 goal. He has represented his country in 6 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and played at the 2005,[2] 2007,[3] 2009,[4] 2011[5] and 2013 UNCAF Nations Cups, as well as at the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[6]

Personal life

Espinoza is married to Yira Meléndez and they have two children, Denis and Cristiana. They live in his hometown, San Marcos.[7]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.elnuevodiario.com.ni/deportes/279669 Espinoza es de los mejores
  2. https://www.rsssf.org/tablesg/gold-cam05det.html UNCAF (Qualifying Tournament for Gold Cup) 2005 - Details
  3. https://www.rsssf.org/tablesg/gold-cam07det.html UNCAF (Qualifying Tournament for Gold Cup) 2007 - Details
  4. https://www.rsssf.org/tablesg/gold-cam09det.html UNCAF (Qualifying Tournament for Gold Cup) 2009 - Details
  5. https://www.rsssf.org/tablesg/gold-cam2011.html Copa Centroamericana 2011 (UNCAF Nations Cup)
  6. https://www.rsssf.org/tables/09gc-full.html CONCACAF Championship, Gold Cup 2009 - Full Details
  7. http://www.elnuevodiario.com.ni/deportes/296438 El “Pulpo” Espinoza desea entrenar a niños